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What Causes White Patches On The Tonsils?

i have white patches on my tonsils, back of my throat is really vieny and there s this weird orange/reddish patch on the back off my mouth. my throat doesn t hurt but when ever i eat i choke. i don t know if that had anything to do with my throat but that never happened before. also my throat is really dry and i been coughing. Not a lot but more then usual!
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
White spots on your tonsils may be a sign of strep throat, infectious mononucleosis, or other contagious conditions.
You may be able to treat your symptoms at home.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
1)Use antibiotic. I recommend augmentine 625 mg for 7 days 1 tablet a day.
2)Use Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB), to reduce swelling and pain.
3)get a lot of rest.
4)try gargling warm salt water, which can help reduce swelling and pain.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes White Patches On The Tonsils?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. White spots on your tonsils may be a sign of strep throat, infectious mononucleosis, or other contagious conditions. You may be able to treat your symptoms at home. Some advices that I can give to you are : 1)Use antibiotic. I recommend augmentine 625 mg for 7 days 1 tablet a day. 2)Use Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB), to reduce swelling and pain. 3)get a lot of rest. 4)try gargling warm salt water, which can help reduce swelling and pain. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!